Vermillion County, IN at a glance
Median household income
$60,200$5,017 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Vermillion County, IN?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Vermillion County, IN? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Terre Haute, IN HUD Metro FMR Area, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $859 | $10,308 | $34,360 | 17.1% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $864 | $10,368 | $34,560 | 17.2% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,094 | $13,128 | $43,760 | 21.8% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,312 | $15,744 | $52,480 | 26.2% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,535 | $18,420 | $61,400 | 30.6% |
Rent in Vermillion County, IN, with the wage each unit needs →
What a typical income covers in Vermillion County, IN
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $60,200 a year ($5,017 a month before tax).
What $60,200 leaves after Indiana taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Indiana tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Vermillion County, IN: common questions
What is the median household income in Vermillion County, IN?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Vermillion County, IN is $60,200 per year (approximately $5,017 per month).
What is the average rent in Vermillion County, IN?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $859 for a studio, $864 for one bedroom, $1,094 for two, $1,312 for three and $1,535 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Vermillion County, IN expensive to live in?
Prices there run 12.2% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 87.8, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Vermillion County, IN?
To keep a $1,094 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $43,760 a year, or $3,647 a month. That is 73% of what the typical household in Vermillion County, IN earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Vermillion County, IN?
On the local median income of $60,200 ($5,017 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,508 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,505 for everything else and $1,003 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,094 takes 44% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Vermillion County, IN?
Homes in Indiana paid 17.5¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $158. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.